Kate's POV

As we moved into February, I had my first audition for the Westfield theatre company. I had auditioned for the role of Janet the nosy Cockney neighbour in Murder for the Asking.

While I was waiting Jenna who had completed her second (and sadly last) season playing Nancy Drew came over for a coffee. Her second stint had not been as enjoyable as the first as her and her Co stars had fallen out over money.

'Netflix had this policy, that no one could be paid more than the lead actress ' she explained, tears streaming down her face. 'Because the guys couldn't do a second season of their show, I was worried mine would get cancelled too.'

She wiped her tears and carried on.

'So I only raised my salary to $65,000 an episode. However the others wanted more money, but they couldn't have it because of the rule Netflix created after the controversy on The Crown'

Another pair of tears streamed down her face.

'Plus they resented how hard I was working, they were expecting to just phone it in I guess'

She wiped the second round of tears away and dabbed her eyes.

'Anyway, I'm going to just accept work from the UK for a bit. Give me a chance to work with actors who aren't going to hate my guts'

'Good for you' I replied gently. Jenna's eyes filled with tears again, but they didn't stream down her face. We drank our coffee and I filled her in on my news

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William's POV:

I slowly and teasingly slide my tent out of her, feeling a very intense pleasure that almost makes me reach the point of no return but fortunately (or not so fortunately?) I completely slide out, my eyes still fixed on her wobbling thighs as they wobble in my hands. As soon as I catch my breath I turn my eyes to her eyes and nod accepting her proposal to cuddle, I hold her and firmly grasp her thigh with one hand as I caress her abs with the other: "I love you Anna."

As we start lunch Jarrod sincerely thanks me for not pushing our lunch any further by placing my hand on top of his. We then eat a pretty quiet lunch. In the back of my mind I am starting to think something is up.

As Jarrod and I are finishing lunch he blurts out (a bit short of breath) that I have no idea just how hard he had to fight back making love to me during lunch. And that he can't wait for tomorrow.

I give Jarrod a peck on the cheek before standing up. "Shall I help you clean up?"

With a smile, I reply: "Sure, I'll try to finish this document in less than an hour and we can leave early to get our stuff ready to fly tomorrow." I give her thigh a couple more pats (barely resisting the impulse of exploding) before standing up and going to my desk as Camilla picks up the couple of food plates and takes them to the trash as she goes on her way out of my office.

Sadie's POV

Liz did come into work after a few days, but only to do the stock take and the cleaning. And to discuss a few things with Louise and Dean

'Come on guys this isn't helping' I gently admonished Natalie and Helen who both let a seventh pair of tears run down their cheeks. 'We need to be strong for Liz'

They wiped their tears and went back to work